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445 East 78 Street

Manhattan, NY 10075BBL 1-01473-0020Map

Owner of record: 445 E 78th LP

445 East 78 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1910 in Manhattan, 10075. It has 13 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is 445 E 78th LP. HPD has recorded 29 housing violations here, most recently on December 13, 2025. 1 of the 29 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
29
DOB violations
6
ECB violations
5
HPD complaints
27

What to know

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Dec 13, 2025

Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.

Good
No unpaid ECB fines

No balance due on recent ECB violations.

Rent stabilization

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 29

  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch set at door leading to cellar at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 13, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at door leading to cellar at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 13, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Feb 15, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 17, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant materials at ceiling at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 17, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system basement door locked at boiler room

    Sep 15, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 15, 2021 · Apt 3A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 15, 2021 · Apt 3A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Apr 1, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Oct 25, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Oct 1, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following 200 watts minimun required (light fixtures present)

    Dec 30, 2014

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the foyer located at apt 1-c, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 23, 2003 · Apt 1-C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling, in the 2nd bedroom from north at east located at apt 1-c, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 21, 2000 · Apt 1-C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 1st living room from north at east located at apt 1-c, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 21, 2000 · Apt 1-C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1-c, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 21, 2000 · Apt 1-C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls and ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 22, 2000 · Apt 1C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of concealed leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1-c, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 22, 2000 · Apt 1-C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls and ceiling in the 1st living room from north located at apt 1-c, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 22, 2000 · Apt 1-C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of concealed leak at ceiling in the 1st living room from north located at apt 1-c, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 22, 2000 · Apt 1-C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling walls in the bathroom located at apt 1-c, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 22, 2000 · Apt 1-C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of soot emanating from boiler in the bathroom located at apt 1-c, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 22, 2000 · Apt 1-C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling walls in the 1st bedroom from east at south located at apt 1-c, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 22, 2000 · Apt 1-C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of conceal water leak ceiling in the 1st living room from north located at apt 1-c, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 22, 2000 · Apt 1-C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of concealed leak south wall in the 1st bedroom from east at south located at apt 1-c, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 22, 2000 · Apt 1-C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the garbage household items at roof throughout.

    Jul 14, 1999

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling northwest room 5 sty north apt 5c. , section '' ''

    Nov 6, 1996 · Apt 5C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective 5 sty north apt 5c briggs. , section '' ''

    Nov 6, 1996 · Apt 5C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak ceiling of bathroom and northwest room 5 sty north apt 5c er1. , section '' ''

    Nov 6, 1996 · Apt 5C

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 6

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report

    Oct 1, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Jan 13, 2011

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 19, 2007

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 19, 2003

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 19, 2003

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 7, 2000

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 5

  • Class - 1

    Work without a permit. at time of inspection observed work in progress in apts 1c-1st floor 2a-second floor, 3c-3rd floor, 4b-4th floor and 5a-5th floor. work is 95% completed. new kitchen appliances and fixtur

    Oct 19, 2017

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Sec. 27-127 failure to maintain building walls or appurtenances. note at time of inspection the exhaust (duct pipe) coming from zhao dry cleaner is not properly secured at roof level. also approx 4'-0 section

    Jul 16, 2012

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in code-complaint manner. noted the following conditions: clothes dryer exhaust vents from clothes cleaning establishment on the 1st fl does not comply with the mechanical code

    Sep 15, 2010 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain building. noted: at apartment 4c at floor living room & bathroom ceiling defective due to water leaks, section missing & loose; badly need of repairs. remedy: make all necessary repairs

    Apr 5, 2000 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain defects are opening approx 18x48 in teh ceiling exposing the wrotted floor joist and opening in the cmu wall approx 18x24 both in the boiler room enclosure and holes in various sections of

    Nov 12, 1998 · Penalty $800

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Sep 14, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Jul 6, 2026 · Apt 5B

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Jul 2, 2026 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • General

    Janitor/super

    Jun 24, 2026 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Jun 24, 2026 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 11, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Oct 5, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Sep 16, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Sep 16, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Sep 14, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
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  • General

    Cooking gas

    Sep 14, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 31, 2019 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 31, 2019 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 16, 2019 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 19, 2010 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 18, 2010 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 17, 2010 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jul 14, 2005 · Apt 5C

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Shower-stall

    Jul 14, 2005 · Apt 5C

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Jul 14, 2005 · Apt 5C

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 5, 2004 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 3, 2004 · Apt 13

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Oct 20, 2003 · Apt 1-C

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Oct 20, 2003 · Apt 1-C

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Oct 20, 2003 · Apt 1-C

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Oct 20, 2003 · Apt 1-C

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Odor

    Oct 20, 2003 · Apt 1-C

    Close

Sales history

DatePriceTypeUnits
Jun 4, 2026$5,200,000Coops - walkup apartments—

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C6)
Year built
1910
Floors
5
Residential units
13
Building area
7,016 ft²
Lot area
2,554 ft²
Zoning
R8B
Community board
108
Council district
5
Block / lot
1473 / 20
Assessed value
$1,155,600
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #101433, last renewed Jun 24, 2026.

Questions about 445 East 78 Street

Who owns 445 East 78 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 445 E 78th LP.

Does 445 East 78 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 29 housing violations at this property.

Is 445 East 78 Street rent stabilized?

No rent-stabilized units appear in its 2018–2024 tax bills. Individual apartments can still be regulated, so request the rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal if unsure.

When was 445 East 78 Street built?

City records list 1910 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 445 East 78 Street?

It has 13 residential units and 15 units in total.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.